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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
7
Secretary Oscar Straus argues the commercial spirit lifts national living standards and promotes peace through trade. He contrasts 18th century declarations with modern commerce, praising opportunity and individual effort while warning against communism as a threat to progress.
Cardinal LOGUE argues that emigration from Ireland fuels a progressive Ireland abroad and predicts the British Empire's dissolution as colonies revolt. He cites Australia and Canada moving toward independence, New Zealand and East Indies unrest, and rebel fires growing while England faces misgovernance abroad.
J F Dillon argues before the New York County Lawyers Association that the constitution remains supreme and unamendable by popular clamor or political force. He asserts the document preserves state rights and citizen protections, and that the Supreme Court’s authority clarifies limits without distortion.
The opening session features a national council meeting and director discussions with scandal reports and resolutions. A Kansas spelling contest among Cleveland Pittsburg New Orleans and Erie pupils awards Cleveland the top score. Estelle Reel directs a government Indian schools exhibit showing Nez Perce children in full dress and war dances.
Senator Thomas C. Platt was wheeled into the New York grand jury room to testify in Mae C. Wood’s perjury case linked to a contested divorce suit. Witnesses included Edward Roland, ex valet to the senator, and Edward Hafely who testified about forged marriage certificate blanks. No action was taken and more witnesses were to be examined.
In White Plains New York Judge Mills postponed the Thaw case two weeks to allow counsel to file affidavits and present arguments on the right to a jury trial. Thaw remains in custody in Poughkeepsie for counsel convenience as discussions continue.
The treasury report for the fiscal year ending June 30 1908 shows receipts about 599 million dollars, down 64.9 million from 1907, while expenditures total around 659 million, an increase of 80 million. Deficit roughly 144 million, with heavy costs in Panama canal and land reclamation projects and a record postal deficiency.
Promotions in first and second class post offices effective July 1 list clerks and carriers at Washington Fairbury Grand Island Haatings Lincoln Norfolk North Platte ywi Boone Dubuque Fort Dodge Fort Windison Independence with salaries from 400 to 1200 dollars. The schedules name the number of clerks and carriers and the pay ranges for each location.
A fierce tornado struck Pukwana South Dakota destroying twelve to fifteen stores and homes with every house damaged. Two large elevators toppled onto the Milwaukee track and the station was wrecked. The adjoining ranch suffered losses near $100000 as hail rain and wind swept a three mile wide path. A separate report notes a life preserver saved parachute jumper Mrs Dorothy Mack after a water rescue near Newark New Jersey. Swedish Free Mission Preachers elect officers in Minneapolis with A P Youngberg Omaha president and other named officers.
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